Benton County, Oregon

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The Benton County Stormwater Program – Links and Resources

The following websites, documents, and other information was compiled to provide the public, private and public businesses/organizations, and others interested in additional stormwater resources. The following categories of helpful information were developed based on public comments from community meetings and other input during 2007-2012.

Maps
The following maps provide the stormwater program boundaries, facilities, and other important geographic information related to the Benton County Stormwater Program:

Stormwater Facilities and Best Management Practices
Neighborhoods outside the city limits currently have curb and gutter, catch basins, detention ponds, and other stormwater infrastructure. The following are helpful resources for maintaining these types of stormwater facilities.

Stormwater Manager's Resource Center – Comprehensive website that provides Maintenance Inspection Checklists, Best Management Practices, and many other resources.

Rain Gardens
Benton County allows 'rain gardens' to capture rainwater and increase infiltration, to reduce surface water runoff during storm events.

Background Information
The US EPA Stormwater Web site provides comprehensive background information on the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System.

Trap the Grease in the Kitchen
Grease washed into the plumbing system through the kitchen sink can build up and block sewer pipes. See the Oregon Association of Clean Water Agencies brochure for tips on how to prevent this.

Please visit the Benton County Public Works Department at 360 SW Avery Ave., Corvallis OR, 97333 for more information related to stormwater and water quality.

For more information please contact Adam Stebbins, Benton County Water Projects Coordinator, 541-766-6085.